Capital University of Science & Technology
Also known as CUST
Capital University of Science & Technology is a private-sector university in Islamabad, Islamabad, recognised by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.
Quick Facts
| Location | Islamabad |
|---|---|
| Province | Islamabad |
| Private or Government | Private |
| Institution Type | University |
| HEC Recognition | HEC Recognized |
| Website | http://www.cust.edu.pk/ |
About
Capital University of Science & Technology is a private-sector university in Islamabad, recognised by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.
The name places Capital University of Science & Technology in the engineering and technology stream, a category that carries its own accreditation requirements beyond HEC recognition.
Location and Address
The institution is located at Capital University of Science & Technology, Islamabad Expressway, Kahuta Road, Zone-V, Islamabad.
Degree Programs and Fee Structure
Admissions
Engineering admission normally combines HSSC (pre-engineering) results with an entry test — the provincial ECAT in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, or an institution’s own test elsewhere. The decisive check is Pakistan Engineering Council accreditation: PEC accredits a specific programme at a specific campus, so a degree title that is accredited at one institution may not be at another. Graduating from a non-accredited engineering programme prevents PEC registration, which is required to practise as an engineer. Ask Capital University of Science & Technology for the PEC accreditation status of the exact programme and campus you are applying to. As a private-sector institution, fees are set institutionally rather than by government schedule, and can differ substantially between programmes — ask for the full per-semester schedule, not just the first instalment.
Applying in Islamabad
Islamabad institutions draw applicants nationally rather than from a single provincial catchment, and federally chartered institutions commonly reserve seats across all provinces and territories. Admission tests are usually institution-specific, with the national MDCAT applying to medical and dental programmes.
HEC Recognition and Accreditation
Capital University of Science & Technology holds Higher Education Commission recognition. That status confirms the institution is chartered and empowered to award degrees whose attestation the HEC will process. Recognition is institutional, however, and does not by itself confirm that any particular programme is accredited by its professional body. For engineering programmes the operative approval is Pakistan Engineering Council accreditation of that specific programme at that specific campus.
Contact Details
- Address: Capital University of Science & Technology, Islamabad Expressway,, Kahuta Road, Zone-V, Islamabad.
- Phone: +92-51-2512800-1, +92-51-4486700-4,; +92-51-111-555-666
- Official website: cust.edu.pk
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Capital University of Science & Technology recognized by HEC?
Yes. The Higher Education Commission of Pakistan lists Capital University of Science & Technology as a recognised institution, which means its degrees can be attested by the HEC and are accepted for further study and public-sector employment. Recognition applies to the institution; individual programmes may additionally require accreditation from a professional council.
Is Capital University of Science & Technology private or government?
Capital University of Science & Technology is a private-sector institution. Private institutions set their own fee schedules rather than following a government scale, so ask for the complete per-semester cost across the full degree rather than only the first instalment.
What entry test is required for admission to Capital University of Science & Technology?
Engineering admission normally requires an entry test — the ECAT in Punjab, an ETEA test in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, or an institutional test elsewhere — alongside HSSC pre-engineering results. Confirm the current requirement on the institution's own admissions page, since criteria and closing dates change each cycle.
Does HEC recognition mean every programme at Capital University of Science & Technology is accredited?
No. HEC recognition confirms the institution is chartered to award degrees. Individual programmes in regulated fields need separate accreditation — the Pakistan Engineering Council for engineering, PMDC for medicine and dentistry, the Pakistan Bar Council for law, NCEAC for computing. A programme can sit inside a recognised institution without holding that professional accreditation, so check the specific programme before enrolling.
Where is Capital University of Science & Technology located?
Capital University of Science & Technology is located in Islamabad, Islamabad. Full address and contact details are listed above; the official website is www.cust.edu.pk.